Overview : About RMIT Vietnam
About RMIT Vietnam
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. We’re global in footprint and even more importantly, we’re global in mindset.
We’re committed to making a positive impact wherever we go. The wider our reach, the deeper our connections, the greater our impact.
RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University with 700 staff and 7,000 students, in three locations, and recently awarded one of the Best Companies to work for in Asia 2020.
From a media perspective RMIT Vietnam enjoys a 40% share of voice in the sector. It brings a world-class education and globalised study environment to the heart of Asia, offering programs in business, technology, communication, design, fashion and English language.
It boasts an impressive range of extra-curricular activities that encourage students to innovate and network globally.
Degrees are awarded by RMIT in Australia and taught in English, enabling Vietnamese students (and visiting international students) the opportunity to receive an international education without having to leave home.
The Role
The Legal Assistant (LA) ensures the tasks of Office of Legal to be undertaken in a timely manner and to a high quality.
In particular, the LA is responsible for providing primary executive secretarial assistance to the Head of Legal through diary management, managing correspondence and documentation to ensure that actions arising from correspondence and meetings are completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
The LA will provide supporting role to teams and coordinating the divisional projects as assigned by Head of Legal.
The LA provides support for the operations of RMITVN Members’ Council including the administration and coordinating the meeting papers submission, generally supports post-meeting communications / follow up, and provides high quality governance support and advice to support best practice governance more generally.
Key Accountabilities
1. Support to Head of Legal
2. Project coordination for the Division
3. Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Legal.
For further information about this position, please see Position Description below.
RMIT VN JD Legal Assistant.pdf
Key Selection Criteria
Bachelor Degree in Law
At least two years’ experience working in a similar role within a law firm, and preferably within a University setting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience from working within the corporate sector is an advantage.
Excellent customer service skills with a professional and proactive approach.
High level of accuracy and confidentiality in all correspondence and administrative documents adhering to the University and departmental standards
Advanced IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other relevant business software.
Demonstrated ability to show initiative, think outside the box and creatively solve problems.
Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility).
Benefits
Great opportunity to work for the leading international University in Vietnam
Attractive salary package with base salary
Meal allowance VND 730,000; Clothing allowance VND 416,666 gross per month
13th month Tet bonus
Private premium medical insurance
20 days annual leave, 10 days sick leave per annum
Education fee support for staff dependants after a qualifying period
